TransitChicago.com News and Alerts RSS Feedhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/TransitChicago.com News and Alerts RSS FeedCopyright 2016 Transit ChicagoCTA Bus Tracker May Be Unavailable during Planned Maintenance Work (Special Note)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38415tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038415(Sat, Dec 10 2016 10:00 PM to Sun, Dec 11 2016 1:00 AM) Info in CTA Bus Tracker may be temporarily unavailable for planned service maintenance. Engineers working to restore as quickly as possible.CTATemporary Reroute (Revised 9/4/16) (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=32639tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100032639(Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM to TBD) SB 156 buses operate via Adams, Wacker, Van Buren, Jefferson & Jcksn, to Union Stn Trnst Ctr. NB begins at USTC, then normal rte on Jcksn.CTATemporary Reroute (Revised 9/4/16) (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=32638tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100032638(Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM to TBD) SB 151 operate via Adams, Wacker, Van Buren, Jefferson & Jcksn, to Union Stn Trnst Ctr. NB begin trips at USTC, then normal rte on Jcksn.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=32637tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100032637(Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM to TBD) WB 126 buses will operate via Adams, Upper Wacker and Van Buren to Clinton, then continue their normal route on Van Buren.
CTATemporary Reroute (Revised 9/4/16) (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=32635tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100032635(Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM to TBD) WB 121 buses operate via Upper Wacker, Van Buren, Jefferson & Jackson, ending their trips at Jackson/Canal next to the Union Stn Trnst Ctr.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=32634tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100032634(Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM to TBD) WB 7 buses will operate via Adams, Upper Wacker, and Van Buren, then resume their normal route on Clinton.
CTATemporary Reroute (Revised 9/4/16) (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=32633tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100032633(Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM to TBD) NB 1 & 28 buses via Adams, Wacker, Van Buren, Jefferson, Jcksn to Union Stn Trnst Ctr. SB buses begin trips at USTC, then nrml rte on Jcksn.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37384tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037384(Mon, Oct 24 2016 4:00 AM to TBD) NB #6 via Wacker and Columbus, end at Columbus/Wacker.
SB begin at Columbus/Wacker,via Columbus, Randolph, and Stetson, normal route..CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37582tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037582(Tue, Nov 1 2016 9:00 AM to Sat, Dec 31 2016 5:00 PM) Northbound #36 buses will operate via Broadway, Wilson, Sheridan, and Lawrence, then resume their normal route on Broadway.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38171tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038171(Mon, Nov 28 2016 7:00 AM to Sat, Dec 31 2016 4:00 PM) Northbound #53 buses will operate via Pulaski, Chicago, Hamlin, and Division, then resume their normal route on Pulaski.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38276tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038276(Wed, Nov 30 2016 8:00 AM to Sat, Dec 10 2016 4:00 PM) Buses will operate in both directions via Damen, 63rd, Western, 59th, and Damen.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38414tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038414(Sat, Dec 10 2016 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM) EB #78 via Clark, Lawrence, and Broadway, normal route.
WB via Broadway, Wilson, Sheridan, Lawrence, and Clark to Wilson, normal route.CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38392tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038392(Sat, Dec 10 2016 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM) Btwn Jkn/Cnl and Jkn/LaS, EB 126, NB 151-Cnl, Mnro, LaS.WB 126, SB 151- Adms, Wkr, Mdsn, Ctn to Adms. 126 nml rt. 151 Cltn,to Trnst Ctr.
CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38011tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038011(Mon, Dec 12 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #111A via Cottage Grove, 113th, and King Drive, end at King Drive/113th.
NB begin at King Drive/113th, normal route on King DriveCTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38055tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038055(Mon, Dec 12 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) #4 - Trips to/from 115th/Front only – SB end at 113th/Cottage Grove.
NB begin at 113th/Cottage Grove, via 113th to King Dr, normal rt .CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38136tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038136(Mon, Dec 12 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #115 via Cottage Grove, 113th, and State, normal route on 115th.
NB via 115th, State, and 113th, normal route on King Drive. CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38137tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038137(Tue, Dec 13 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #115 via Cottage Grove, 113th, and State, normal route on 115th.
NB via 115th, State, and 113th, normal route on King Drive. CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38056tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038056(Tue, Dec 13 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) #4 - Trips to/from 115th/Front only – SB end at 113th/Cottage Grove.
NB begin at 113th/Cottage Grove, via 113th to King Dr, normal rt .CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38012tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038012(Tue, Dec 13 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #111A via Cottage Grove, 113th, and King Drive, end at King Drive/113th.
NB begin at King Drive/113th, normal route on King DriveCTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38013tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038013(Wed, Dec 14 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #111A via Cottage Grove, 113th, and King Drive, end at King Drive/113th.
NB begin at King Drive/113th, normal route on King DriveCTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38138tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038138(Wed, Dec 14 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #115 via Cottage Grove, 113th, and State, normal route on 115th.
NB via 115th, State, and 113th, normal route on King Drive. CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38057tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038057(Wed, Dec 14 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) #4 - Trips to/from 115th/Front only – SB end at 113th/Cottage Grove.
NB begin at 113th/Cottage Grove, via 113th to King Dr, normal rt .CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38058tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038058(Thu, Dec 15 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) #4 - Trips to/from 115th/Front only – SB end at 113th/Cottage Grove.
NB begin at 113th/Cottage Grove, via 113th to King Dr, normal rt .CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38139tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038139(Thu, Dec 15 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #115 via Cottage Grove, 113th, and State, normal route on 115th.
NB via 115th, State, and 113th, normal route on King Drive. CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38014tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038014(Thu, Dec 15 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #111A via Cottage Grove, 113th, and King Drive, end at King Drive/113th.
NB begin at King Drive/113th, normal route on King DriveCTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38140tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038140(Fri, Dec 16 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #115 via Cottage Grove, 113th, and State, normal route on 115th.
NB via 115th, State, and 113th, normal route on King Drive. CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38015tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038015(Fri, Dec 16 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #111A via Cottage Grove, 113th, and King Drive, end at King Drive/113th.
NB begin at King Drive/113th, normal route on King DriveCTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38059tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038059(Fri, Dec 16 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) #4 - Trips to/from 115th/Front only – SB end at 113th/Cottage Grove.
NB begin at 113th/Cottage Grove, via 113th to King Dr, normal rt .CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38060tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038060(Mon, Dec 19 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) #4 - Trips to/from 115th/Front only – SB end at 113th/Cottage Grove.
NB begin at 113th/Cottage Grove, via 113th to King Dr, normal rt .CTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38016tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038016(Mon, Dec 19 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #111A via Cottage Grove, 113th, and King Drive, end at King Drive/113th.
NB begin at King Drive/113th, normal route on King DriveCTATemporary Reroute (Planned Reroute)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38141tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038141(Mon, Dec 19 2016 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) SB #115 via Cottage Grove, 113th, and State, normal route on 115th.
NB via 115th, State, and 113th, normal route on King Drive. CTABoarding Change, Delays Between Jackson and Racine (Planned Work)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38400tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038400(Fri, Dec 9 2016 11:00 PM to Sat, Dec 10 2016 4:00 AM) Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Jackson and Racine, resulting in boarding changes and minor delays.
CTABoarding Change at Sheridan (Planned Work)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38403tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038403(Sat, Dec 10 2016 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM) At Sheridan, Howard-bound trns will stop at their normal platform, but board/exit trns on the outer tracks instead of the inner tracks.
CTABoarding Change at Belmont (Planned Work)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38413tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038413(Sat, Dec 10 2016 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) At the Belmont station, board/exit Red Line trains on the Brown Line side of the Loop- and 95th-bound platform..CTABoarding Change at Sheridan (Planned Work)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38404tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038404(Sun, Dec 11 2016 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM) At Sheridan, Howard-bound trns will stop at their normal platform, but board/exit trns on the outer tracks instead of the inner tracks.
CTABoarding Change, Delays Between Jackson and Racine (Planned Work)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38401tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038401(Mon, Dec 12 2016 11:00 PM to Tue, Dec 13 2016 4:00 AM) Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Jackson and Racine, resulting in boarding changes and minor delays.
CTABoarding Change, Delays Between Racine and Jackson (Planned Work)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38402tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038402(Wed, Dec 14 2016 11:00 PM to Thu, Dec 15 2016 4:00 AM) Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Racine and Jackson, resulting in boarding changes and minor delays.
CTANew Prepaid Fare Payment Coming to WB #77 Belmont at Belmont Blue Line Stop (Bus Stop Note)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=34705tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100034705(Mon, Jun 6 2016 to TBD) During a pilot to test prepaid fare payment, customers boarding at the WB #77 Belmont Blue Line stop will pay fare before boarding buses.CTA#201 Central/Ridge Temporary Reroute Ends (Normal Service*)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38419tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038419(Fri, Dec 9 2016 8:40 PM to TBD) The temporary reroute of 201 Central/Ridge buses near Sherman/Davis has ended.CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=33252tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100033252(Mon, Mar 7 2016 7:00 AM to Thu, Nov 30 2017 7:00 AM) The westbound #70 bus stop on the NW corner at Division/Clark will be temporarily relocated to the NW corner at Division/LaSalle.
CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=36389tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100036389(Mon, Aug 29 2016 7:00 AM to TBD) The northbound 50 stop on the southeast corner at Damen/Fullerton will be relocated a block south to the southeast corner at Damen/Lister.CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=36388tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100036388(Mon, Aug 29 2016 7:00 AM to Fri, Aug 25 2017 7:00 AM) The northbound #4 stop on the southeast corner at Cottage Grove/61st will be relocated to the northeast corner at Cottage Grove/61st.CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37286tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037286(Wed, Oct 12 2016 to Mon, Dec 12 2016) SB #1, #7, #28,#126, #151, 156 bus stop located on the SW corner at Wacker/Adams is temp relocated to NW corner at Wacker/Jackson.
CTATemporary Bus Stop Change (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37288tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037288(Mon, Oct 17 2016 to Fri, Sep 29 2017) SB #37 bus stop located on the northwest corner at Wells/Ontario will be temporarily discontinued.CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37287tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037287(Mon, Oct 17 2016 to Fri, Sep 1 2017) NB #2, #4, #192 bus stop located on NE corner at Cottage Grove/57th temporarily relocated to the southeast corner at Cottage Grove/57th.
CTABus Stop Temporaily Discontinued (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37604tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037604(Tue, Nov 1 2016 5:30 AM to Sat, Sep 1 2018 11:59 PM) The westbound #157Streeterville/Taylor stop at the northeast corner of Polk/Damen is temporarily discontinued.CTABus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37807tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037807(Sun, Nov 13 2016 to TBD) SB #94 bus stop located on the northwest corner at California/63rd will be relocated to the southwest corner at California/63rd.
CTABus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37806tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037806(Sun, Nov 13 2016 to TBD) SB #49 bus stop on NW corner at Western/62nd relocated to SW corner. NB bus stop on SE corner at Western/62nd relocated to NE corner.
CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37972tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037972(Tue, Nov 15 2016 6:00 AM to Fri, Dec 30 2016 6:00 AM) WB #7, 60 stop on NW crnr at Hsn/Hlstd relocated to NE crnr at Hsn/Hlstd. EB stop on SW crnr of Hsn/Hlstd relocated to SE crnr of Hsn/Hlstd.CTABus Stop Change (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=37805tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100037805(Wed, Nov 16 2016 to TBD) The #54B South Cicero, #67 67th/69th/71st, and #79 79th bus stop at Ford City Mall in front of Carson Pirie Scott will be eliminated.
CTABus Stop Restoration (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38245tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038245(Sun, Nov 27 2016 4:00 AM to TBD) Westbound bus stop at northwest corner at Madison/Wabash has been restored to the Loop Link stn on northeast corner at Madison/Wabash.CTATemporary Bus Stop Relocation (Bus Stop Relocation)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38391tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038391(Fri, Dec 9 2016 7:00 AM to Fri, Dec 29 2017) The NB #1, #3, #4, WB #12 bus stop on the SE corner at Michigan/14th will be temporarily relocated to the NE corner at Michigan/14th.CTALoyola Station Elevator Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38248tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038248(Tue, Nov 29 2016 12:34 PM to Thu, Dec 15 2016) The elevator at the Loyola Red Line station is temporarily out of service.CTAElevator at Western Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=38371tag:transitchicago.com,1-1-1:/RSS/11100038371(Wed, Dec 7 2016 3:31 AM to TBD) The elevator to the Loop-bound platform at Western (Brown Line) is temporarily out-of-service.
CTARegular Board Meeting Dates - 2017http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3613tag:transitchicago.com,2016-12-9:/RSS/20161296003613Regular monthly meetings of the Chicago Transit Board for the year 2017 are hereby announced.CTAFri, 09 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMTADA Advisory Committee Meeting Dates - 2017http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3614tag:transitchicago.com,2016-12-9:/RSS/20161296003614Quarterly meetings of the ADA Advisory Committee of the Chicago Transit Authority for 2017 are hereby announced.CTAFri, 09 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Host Community Meeting on Dec. 8 for New Artwork for Austin Bus Turnaround on West Side http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3611tag:transitchicago.com,2016-12-5:/RSS/20161256003611The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has partnered with the Austin African American Business Networking Association (AAABNA) to host a community meeting in the Austin neighborhood to solicit community feedback that will be used to develop new permanent artwork for the CTA bus facility at Austin and Chicago avenues.CTAMon, 05 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service to Upcoming Events http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3610tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-30:/RSS/201611306003610The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for customers attending upcoming events at the United Center and Soldier Field. CTAWed, 30 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA Announce the Completed Renovation of Five Blue Line Stations as part of the Your New Blue O’Hare Branch Modernization Programhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3609tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-28:/RSS/201611286003609Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced that the CTA has completed the renovation of five O’Hare branch CTA stations as part of the historic $492 million Your New Blue modernization project. CTAMon, 28 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel and CTA Announce $75 Million Investment in Red Line Extension http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3608tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-27:/RSS/201611276003608Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that the CTA Board has approved an amendment to its FY2016-FY2020 Capital Improvement Plan to include $75 million in funding for the Red Line Extension (RLE) project, a plan to extend Red Line rail service to 130th Street from 95th Street that includes four new rail stations on Chicago’s Far South Side.CTASun, 27 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel Announces New Partnership that Gives Transit Riders Access to Chicago-Based Content On-Demand and Free of Chargehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3612tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-27:/RSS/201611276003612Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Public Library (CPL) First Deputy Commissioner Andrea Saenz and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., today in announcing a new partnership that gives transit riders access to Chicago-focused content through the CTA's 4G subway wireless network. The CTA and CPL will be launching a joint marketing campaign in early 2017, to help direct riders to CPL's digital content, that will include e-books by Chicago authors, blog posts written about Chicago or by Chicago authors, as well as other city-focused curated content. CTASun, 27 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT’Tis the Season for the CTA Holiday Train and Holiday Bushttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3607tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-18:/RSS/201611186003607The popular CTA Holiday Train will begin service on Friday, November 25. To celebrate the 25th year of what is one of Chicago’s most anticipated traditions, the CTA Holiday Train this year welcomes a new companion: The Elves’ Workshop Train.CTAFri, 18 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for 2016 Magnificent Mile Festival of Lightshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3606tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-17:/RSS/201611176003606CTA will provide additional bus and train service on Saturday, November 19, for the 2016 Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights.CTAThu, 17 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Announces New Holiday Gifts Including the First-Ever Toy CTA Holiday Train http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3604tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-16:/RSS/201611166003604With the holiday season just around the corner, the Chicago Transit Authority is expanding its line of popular CTA and Chicago-themed gifts at www.ctagifts.com. CTAWed, 16 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTChicago Transit Board Approves 2017 CTA Operating, Capital Budgets http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3605tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-16:/RSS/201611166003605The Chicago Transit Board today approved a $1.524 billion operating budget that holds the line on fares and preserves bus and rail service levels, while continuing historic investment to modernize the CTA and improve the customer experience.CTAWed, 16 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service to Upcoming Events; Notifies Customers of Construction Work http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3603tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-10:/RSS/201611106003603The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for customers attending upcoming sporting events. CTAThu, 10 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Celebrate World Champion Chicago Cubs with Special Cubs World Series Train and Bushttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3602tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-5:/RSS/20161156003602Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., today announced the CTA has decked out a CTA train and bus with special Chicago Cubs World Series décor to celebrate the world champion Chicago Cubs and continue the celebration in the City of Chicago next week. CTASat, 05 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service to Upcoming Events; Notifies Customers of Construction Work http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3601tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-4:/RSS/20161146003601The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for customers attending upcoming sporting events.
The CTA also announced that construction work on the new Washington/Wabash station by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will require the partial closure of Loop elevated tracks. Separately, the CTA’s Your New Blue project work at the Cumberland station will temporarily affect O’Hare-bound train service at the station beginning next week.
CTAFri, 04 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Offer Extra Service for Chicago Cubs World Series Championship Parade and Rallyhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3600tag:transitchicago.com,2016-11-3:/RSS/20161136003600The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will offer additional service in conjunction with the City of Chicago’s celebration of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs parade and rally beginning Friday morning, November 4. Customers are strongly encouraged to allow extra travel time.CTAThu, 03 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service to Upcoming Eventshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3599tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-31:/RSS/201610316003599The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for those traveling to upcoming sporting events. CTAMon, 31 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Cubs World Series Games http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3598tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-26:/RSS/201610266003598The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for the Chicago Cubs World Series home games. CTAWed, 26 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTNotice of Public Hearinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3596tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-24:/RSS/201610246003596 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Chicago Transit Authority
Proposed 2017-2021 Capital Program of Projects,
2017 Operating Budget and Program,
and the Financial Plan for 2018 and 2019 CTAMon, 24 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Announces 2017 Proposed Operating, Capital Budgets http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3597tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-24:/RSS/201610246003597Proposed balanced spending plan would maintain fares and preserving additional service levels; capital spending plan continues historic investment in modernizationCTAMon, 24 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Cubs Games; United Center events http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3595tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-20:/RSS/201610206003595The Chicago Transit Authority announces service changes, additions and impacts to service starting this weekend:CTAThu, 20 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA Announce Belmont Blue Station Upgrades to Feature Notable Architecturehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3593tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-17:/RSS/201610176003593Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced plans to use a new improvement project at the Belmont station on the Blue Line O’Hare branch to infuse unique architecture into the Northwest Side neighborhood.CTAMon, 17 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTVentra App Surpasses 1 Million Downloadshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3594tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-16:/RSS/201610166003594The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that the Ventra transit app has been downloaded more than 1 million times and has been used by Chicago transit users to purchase more than $110 million in fares. Less than one year after the November 2015 launch, the app continues to provide riders with a convenient “one-stop shopping” experience across CTA, Metra and Pace.CTASun, 16 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Cubs NLCS Gameshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3591tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-14:/RSS/201610146003591The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for traveling to and from events around Chicago, including Cubs National League Championship Series (NLCS) games at Wrigley Field, events at the United Center and the Bears game at Soldier Field. CTAFri, 14 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTFour CTA Rail Stations to Receive New Artwork by Award-Winning Artistshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3592tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-14:/RSS/201610146003592The Chicago Transit Board today approved the award of four contracts to four renowned artists to develop new artwork for four CTA rail stations that will reflect the neighboring community and beautify rail stations along the Brown, Blue and Green lines – the latest step in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s efforts to expand public art across CTA bus and rail facilities. CTAFri, 14 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Cubs National League Division Series Playoff Gameshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3590tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-6:/RSS/20161066003590Fans heading to Wrigley Field for Cubs playoff games will find CTA is a convenient and affordable transit option. The Chicago Cubs will host the San Francisco Giants in Games 1 and 2 of the National League Division Series on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:15 p.m. Friday, and approx. 7:08 p.m. Saturday. CTAThu, 06 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTThe CTA is Your Way to the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathonhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3589tag:transitchicago.com,2016-10-5:/RSS/20161056003589The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option to get to the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon at Grant Park on Sunday, October 9, and the 2016 Health and Fitness Expo at McCormick Place on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2016. CTAWed, 05 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMTRed Line Extension Project to 130th Street Moves Forward; CTA Announces Next Steps in Historic Project as Part of Mayor Emanuel’s ‘Red Ahead’ Transit Investmenthttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3588tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-29:/RSS/20169296003588The Chicago Transit Authority today announced a series of upcoming events that will advance the Red Line Extension Project, a plan to extend Red Line rail service to 130th Street from 95th Street including building four new rail stations that will provide rail access to the Far South Side.CTAThu, 29 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Wilson Station Reconstruction Project is More than 50 Percent Complete; Next Phase of Construction Work Beginshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3587tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-27:/RSS/20169276003587The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that the transformative Wilson Station Reconstruction Project is more than 50 percent complete and that the agency this week begins the third phase of construction. The project will not only create a new, modern and fully accessible Wilson station, but will fully rebuild all track structure next to the station.CTATue, 27 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of 9/23 – 9/25http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3586tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-21:/RSS/20169216003586The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of separate construction work that will affect service on the Loop elevated tracks and the Red Line this weekend. CTAWed, 21 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Riot Fest; Chicago Bears Home Openerhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3582tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-15:/RSS/20169156003582The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for traveling to and from events around Chicago this weekend, including the 2016 Riot Fest and Carnival, the Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field and the Northwestern football game at Ryan Field.
CTA is also notifying customers that for two hours after the Chicago Bears game on Monday, free train rides will be available at Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines) station courtesy of MillerCoors’ Miller Lite.
The CTA is also notifying customers of upcoming construction work as part of Your New Blue planned at Harlem (O’Hare branch) station that will temporarily affect service.
CTAThu, 15 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Begin Faster Bus Boarding Pilot on Loop Link Downtownhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3580tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-14:/RSS/20169146003580As part of CTA’s continuing efforts to improve service for customers, the CTA announced today that it will launch a pilot that would allow customers to board buses more quickly by pre-paying their fares at the Madison and Dearborn bus station along Loop Link. CTAWed, 14 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Hires World-Renowned Artist to Create Artwork for Austin Bus Turnaroundhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3581tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-14:/RSS/20169146003581As part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s commitment to expand public art at CTA stations and terminals, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the hire of world-renowned artist Shinique Smith to commission a new, one-a-of-kind artwork for the Austin Avenue bus turnaround – the CTA’s first permanent public art installation at a bus facility. CTAWed, 14 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning This Weekend http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3579tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-9:/RSS/2016996003579The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for traveling to events around Chicago this weekend, including the 2016 Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field and the Northwestern Football game at Ryan Field.
The CTA is also notifying customers that track maintenance work planned for the Green Line this weekend will temporarily affect travel between Ashland/63rd and Halsted stations. CTA will provide free shuttle bus service between the affected stations.
CTAFri, 09 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA to Provide Improved, More Frequent Bus Service on Chicago’s South, Far South Sideshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3578tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-2:/RSS/2016926003578Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., today announce the kickoff of more convenient and more frequent service along six bus routes on the South and Far South Sides of Chicago, as part of a package of service enhancement initiatives announced by the mayor and CTA last spring to improve transit service and attract new riders.CTAFri, 02 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel Offering Students Free CTA Rides on the First Day of Schoolhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3576tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-1:/RSS/2016916003576In an effort to encourage school attendance, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., announced today that CTA will again this year provide all students and accompanying adults with free bus and train rides on the first day of Chicago Public Schools’ school year, which is Tuesday, September 6, 2016.CTAThu, 01 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning This Weekend http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3577tag:transitchicago.com,2016-9-1:/RSS/2016916003577The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for traveling to events around Chicago this weekend, including the North Coast Music Festival at Union Park and the Northwestern Football game at Ryan Field. CTAThu, 01 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Begin Piloting New #31 31st Bus Service Next Weekhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3575tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-31:/RSS/20168316003575Customers are reminded that beginning Tuesday, September 6, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will begin operating the new #31 31st bus route as part of a six-month pilot to improve east-west transit connections along the eastern portion of the 31st Street corridor. CTAWed, 31 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel and Senator Durbin Announce Union Station Transit Center to Open Sundayhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3574tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-30:/RSS/20168306003574Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senator Dick Durbin today announced the Union Station Transit Center (USTC), a state-of-the-art new CTA bus boarding facility, will begin service on Sunday, Sept 4. Opening just in time for Labor Day, the transit center is a major step in the redevelopment of Union Station and will provide weather protection for transit riders and an underground connection to the train station that serves 120,000 people each weekday. CTATue, 30 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMT Construction Affecting CTA Rail Service Beginning Weekend of 8/26 – 8/28http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3572tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-23:/RSS/20168236003572The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers that weekend construction work planned as part of the Wilson Station Reconstruction Project will require Howard-bound Red Line trains to bypass stations from Sheridan to Howard beginning late Friday night through early Monday morning. CTATue, 23 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Construction Work to Require Extended Lane Closure on the Northbound Dan Ryan near 95thhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3571tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-18:/RSS/20168186003571Construction work as part of the CTA’s 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project will require the extended closure of the left northbound lane on the Dan Ryan near 95th Street beginning next month. The lane closure is required as CTA continues efforts to expand and greatly improve the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line rail station and bus terminal.CTAThu, 18 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTMake CTA Your Ride to the 2016 Chicago Air and Water Show http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3570tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-17:/RSS/20168176003570The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will provide additional service for spectators heading to the annual Chicago Air and Water Show on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2016. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days along the lakefront from Oak Street Beach to Fullerton. The best viewing location will be at North Avenue Beach.CTAWed, 17 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Bud Billiken Parade http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3569tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-11:/RSS/20168116003569The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling to events around Chicago this weekend, including the Bud Billiken Parade on Martin Luther King Drive and the Bears pre-season game at Soldier Field.CTAThu, 11 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Begin Major Modernization of Illinois Medical District Blue Line Stationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3568tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-10:/RSS/20168106003568Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced that a $23 million project to renovate and modernize the Illinois Medical District (IMD) Blue Line station will begin next month. CTA also today provided a first look at what the main stationhouse will look like in what is the latest CTA project to invest in neighborhood transit services.CTAWed, 10 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 8/5 – 8/7http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3567tag:transitchicago.com,2016-8-3:/RSS/2016836003567The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of separate construction work affecting the Addison Blue Line station and Loop elevated tracks this weekend. CTAWed, 03 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTChicago Transit Authority Wins 2016 APTA Innovation Award for Ventra Apphttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3566tag:transitchicago.com,2016-7-29:/RSS/20167296003566The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today that it will be awarded the 2016 American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Innovation Award, the top industry award for distinguished innovation among North American transit systems, for the Ventra transit app.CTAFri, 29 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Lollapaloozahttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3565tag:transitchicago.com,2016-7-26:/RSS/20167266003565The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option to get to upcoming events around Chicago, including Lollapalooza at Grant Park, the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field and sporting events and concerts at Soldier Field and the United Center. CTATue, 26 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 7/22-7/24http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3564tag:transitchicago.com,2016-7-22:/RSS/20167226003564Work scheduled for this weekend will require the temporary suspension of Green and Pink Line service between the Clinton and Clark/Lake stations. CTA will provide free shuttle buses to serve affected stations. Separately, CTA will provide extra bus service to Soldier Field and United Center for upcoming events.CTAFri, 22 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Pitchforkhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3563tag:transitchicago.com,2016-7-13:/RSS/20167136003563The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for people traveling to events around Chicago, including Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park. CTAWed, 13 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Taste of Chicagohttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3562tag:transitchicago.com,2016-7-5:/RSS/2016756003562The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for people traveling to events around Chicago, including Taste of Chicago at Grant Park. CTATue, 05 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for July 4th Holiday Weekendhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3561tag:transitchicago.com,2016-7-1:/RSS/2016716003561The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for people traveling to events around Chicago during the holiday weekend, including the Fourth of July Fireworks at Navy Pier, the Skokie Fourth of July Parade and upcoming concerts. Separately, modernization work will begin on the Irving Park Blue Line station next Tuesday, requiring the closure of the Forest Park-bound side of the station platform. CTAFri, 01 Jul 2016 06:00:00 GMTHappy 10th Birthday, CTA Pink Line!http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3560tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-28:/RSS/20166286003560After 10 years and 50 million rides, officials from the Chicago Transit Authority today celebrated the 10th birthday of the Pink Line, which began service on June 25, 2006. CTATue, 28 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Additional Service for 2016 Chicago Pride Paradehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3559tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-23:/RSS/20166236003559The Chicago Transit Authority will provide additional bus and rail service for those attending the 47th Annual Chicago Pride Parade, which will begin at noon on Sunday, June 26. CTA is also notifying customers of a partial closure of the Loop Elevated tracks this weekend due to construction on the Washington/Wabash station.CTAThu, 23 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA Move Forward with South Side Transit Investmenthttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3557tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-17:/RSS/20166176003557Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Deputy Mayor Andrea Zopp and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced the CTA has finalized a bold, vibrant design for the new 95th Street Terminal—a $280M project to completely rebuild the Red Line South’s busiest station to create a safer, more-efficient environment for transit riders while creating a signature statement for the South Side.CTAFri, 17 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Launch #11 Lincoln Extension Pilot on Mondayhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3558tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-17:/RSS/20166176003558CTA today reminds customers of the upcoming start of a pilot test to extend #11 Lincoln Avenue bus service from Western to Fullerton beginning on Monday, June 20. CTAFri, 17 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 6/17 – 6/19http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3556tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-16:/RSS/20166166003556The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of temporary changes to service, including a partial closure of the Loop elevated tracks this weekend due to construction on the Washington/Wabash station and a temporary weekend closure of the Addison Blue Line station as part of Your New Blue work. CTAThu, 16 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Events this Weekend Including 2016 Blues Festhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3555tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-9:/RSS/2016696003555The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling to events in Chicago this weekend, including the 2016 Blues Festival, Ribfest, Copa America and Spring Awakening. CTAThu, 09 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Renovate Historic Quincy Loop Station http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3552tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-8:/RSS/2016686003552The CTA’s Board of Directors today approved a contract for renovations of the historic Quincy station, one of CTA’s oldest stations built in 1897. The improvements will preserve the original appearance of the Loop ‘L’ station while upgrading the station with the addition of two elevators to make the station accessible to customers with disabilities.CTAWed, 08 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Board Approves New Partnership to Expand CTA’s Second Chance Programhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3553tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-8:/RSS/2016686003553The CTA Board of Directors today approved a new partnership between CTA and City Colleges of Chicago that expands the CTA’s successful Second Chance Program, an innovative initiative that provides valuable job skills and career opportunities to Chicago residents who face challenges re-entering the workforce. The program has expanded significantly under Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the partnership with City Colleges, which was announced this past January, will now provide participants even greater opportunities for skills and career development.CTAWed, 08 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Gets Perfect Score on Federal Regulatory Reviewhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3554tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-8:/RSS/2016686003554The CTA today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the top federal oversight agency for transit agencies, gave the CTA a perfect score on its FTA Triennial Review and found no deficiencies across multiple categories and departments.CTAWed, 08 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Hires Award-Winning Chicago Artists for Two Downtown Public Art Projects http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3551tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-3:/RSS/2016636003551The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the hire of award winning Chicago artists James Jankowiak and Michiko Itatani to commission new, one-of-a-kind artwork to be installed upon completion of project work at the Union Station Transit Center this summer and the new Washington/Wabash Loop ‘L’ early next year, respectively.CTAFri, 03 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTNew CTA Program to Preserve Transit Historyhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3549tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-2:/RSS/2016626003549The Chicago Transit Authority today announced the creation of the Heritage Fleet program, an effort to preserve and celebrate more than 100 years of history of the CTA and its predecessor companies.
CTAThu, 02 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 6/3 – 6/5http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3550tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-2:/RSS/2016626003550The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of temporary changes to service, including Montrose Blue Line station impacts as part of Your New Blue work and additional service to upcoming events at Soldier Field.CTAThu, 02 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Launch Faster Bus Boarding Pilot on #77 Belmont Bus Route http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3548tag:transitchicago.com,2016-6-1:/RSS/2016616003548As part of CTA’s continuing efforts to improve service and reliability for customers, the CTA is launching a six-month pilot to test prepaid bus boarding at the popular bus transfer stop at Belmont Blue Line station to make it quicker and easier to board CTA buses. CTAWed, 01 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Memorial Day Weekend May 27 - 30http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3547tag:transitchicago.com,2016-5-27:/RSS/20165276003547The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling around Chicago this Memorial Day weekend, including upcoming concerts at Soldier Field.
NOTE: All CTA buses and trains will operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day
CTAFri, 27 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTNotice of Public Hearinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3546tag:transitchicago.com,2016-5-17:/RSS/20165176003546Proposal to Operate Bus Route #10 Museum of Science and Industry between Memorial Day and Labor Day OnlyCTATue, 17 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Week of 5/16http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3545tag:transitchicago.com,2016-5-16:/RSS/20165166003545The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of upcoming events requiring temporary changes to service due to construction projects on the Blue and Green lines. CTAMon, 16 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA Improve Bus and Rail Service on South, Far South Sideshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3544tag:transitchicago.com,2016-5-12:/RSS/20165126003544As part of their continuing efforts to improve transit service across the city, Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced a series of enhancements to bus routes and rail lines serving Chicago’s South and Far South Sides.CTAThu, 12 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Welcomes New Cafés to the Brown and Pink Lineshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3543tag:transitchicago.com,2016-5-11:/RSS/20165116003543The Chicago Transit Authority today continued its mission to partner with local businesses and expand offerings to rail customers by officially welcoming two popular neighborhood cafés to the Brown and Pink lines.CTAWed, 11 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Offers New Alerts About Elevator Statushttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3542tag:transitchicago.com,2016-5-10:/RSS/20165106003542Continuing its efforts to provide useful, real-time information to customers, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today launched a new system to notify customers about the status of CTA elevators.CTATue, 10 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Service Changes During 2016 NFL Drafthttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3541tag:transitchicago.com,2016-4-27:/RSS/20164276003541The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling downtown to attend the 2016 National Football League Draft events in Grant Park.CTAWed, 27 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 4/22 – 4/24http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3539tag:transitchicago.com,2016-4-22:/RSS/20164226003539The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of upcoming events requiring temporary changes to service due to construction projects on the Green and Blue lines. CTAFri, 22 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of April 4/15 – 4/17http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3538tag:transitchicago.com,2016-4-15:/RSS/20164156003538The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of upcoming events requiring temporary changes to service, including Green Line impacts as part of the Green Line West Track Renewal project. CTAFri, 15 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of April 4/1 – 4/3http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3532tag:transitchicago.com,2016-4-1:/RSS/2016416003532The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of upcoming events requiring temporary changes to both bus and rail service, including Green Line impacts as part of the Green Line West Track Renewal project and the upcoming partial platform closure at the Addison Blue Line station as part of the Your New Blue program. CTAFri, 01 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to offer Free Rides to students Friday, April 1http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3531tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-31:/RSS/20163316003531On Friday, April 1, 2016, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will offer free rides to Chicago Public Schools students between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.CTAThu, 31 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTPink Line service impacts between the Loop and Polk http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3530tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-29:/RSS/20163296003530Currently, Pink Line trains are running only between 54th/Cermak and Racine on the Blue Line.CTATue, 29 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for NCAA Tournament, United Center Eventshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3529tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-24:/RSS/20163246003529The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling to events throughout Chicago this weekend. Extra service will be provided to accommodate those heading to upcoming events at the United Center, including the 2016 NCAA Men’s Midwest Regional games. In addition, customers taking the #19 United Center Express buses to and from the United Center for the NCAA games will ride free courtesy of the Big Ten Conference.CTAThu, 24 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of March 3/18 – 3/20http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3527tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-16:/RSS/20163166003527The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is notifying customers of separate weekend construction work that will temporarily affect Red and Blue line service. Howard-bound Red Line trains will run express from Sheridan to Howard bypassing several stations. In addition, the Addison Blue Line station will be temporarily closed over the weekend. CTAWed, 16 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Begin Next Phase of Major Wilson Station Reconstruction Project on March 21http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3528tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-14:/RSS/20163146003528The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is starting the next major phase of the Wilson Station Reconstruction Project on March 21. The project, which began in late 2014, is one-third complete and customers can see the significant transformation happening at Wilson. CTAMon, 14 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Makes Waiting for a Bus More Convenient by Adding Bus Tracker Displays to More than 50 CTA Rail Stations http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3525tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-11:/RSS/20163116003525Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced good news for customers who transfer from trains to buses: the agency has installed its first-ever Bus Tracker arrival-time displays at 51 CTA stations, allowing customers to quickly and easily see when their bus is coming.CTAFri, 11 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of March 3/11 – 3/13http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3526tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-11:/RSS/20163116003526The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers of upcoming events requiring temporary changes to both bus and rail service, including extra service along seven rail routes for St. Patrick’s Day events throughout Chicago this weekend, as well as the upcoming partial platform closure at the Addison Blue Line station as part of the Your New Blue program. CTAFri, 11 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Chooses Manufacturer for Newest-Generation Rail Carshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3524tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-9:/RSS/2016396003524The Chicago Transit Board today awarded a contract for the newest generation of CTA rail cars—the 7000-series—continuing the unprecedented modernization of the CTA under Mayor Rahm Emanuel while fostering economic development and job creation in Chicago.CTAWed, 09 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 3/4 – 3/6http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3523tag:transitchicago.com,2016-3-3:/RSS/2016336003523The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying Blue Line customers that the Addison station will be temporarily closed over the weekend due to construction as part of the Your New Blue program. Customers are advised to allow extra travel time.CTAThu, 03 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel Plans to Expand Art at CTA Rail Stations, Bus Terminalhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3522tag:transitchicago.com,2016-2-23:/RSS/20162236003522Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority announced today the CTA’s kickoff of a search for local, national and international artists interested in creating new, one-of-a-kind artwork for 11 locations throughout its service region as part of the mayor’s expansion of public art at CTA stations.CTATue, 23 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Service for the Weekend of 2/19-2/21http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3521tag:transitchicago.com,2016-2-19:/RSS/20162196003521CTA ‘L’ riders traveling downtown this Sunday are encouraged to allow extra travel time due to Brown, Orange, Green and Pink line trains being rerouted on the Loop Elevated for work associated with the new Washington/Wabash station. Also this weekend, additional service will be provided along the #19 United Center Express bus route for customers attending Chicago Bulls games on Friday and Sunday evening. CTAFri, 19 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTNotice of Public Hearinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3520tag:transitchicago.com,2016-2-15:/RSS/20162156003520Notice is hereby given that the Chicago Transit Authority shall hold a Public Hearing on the proposed elimination of bus route #170 U of C – Midway. The University of Chicago has notified the Chicago Transit Authority that it will discontinue its reimbursement for this route as of May 27, 2016 and the proposal is to eliminate this route as of May 31, 2016.CTAMon, 15 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, Sen. Durbin, CTA Announce President Obama’s Proposed 2017 Budget Includes Significant Funding for CTA Red-Purple Modernization Program http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3519tag:transitchicago.com,2016-2-9:/RSS/2016296003519Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., today announced two significant funding boosts for the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Program, one of the largest projects in CTA history that will modernize the CTA’s Red and Purple Lines and benefit generations of future CTA customers. CTATue, 09 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTMake CTA Your Ride to the 2016 Chicago Auto Showhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3518tag:transitchicago.com,2016-2-8:/RSS/2016286003518The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those heading to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The CTA’s newest rail station, the wheelchair-accessible Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station, is located just three blocks from the McCormick Place. Customers can take the Green Line or one of CTA’s bus routes that are providing extra service during all show hours Saturday, February 13, through Sunday, February 21.CTAMon, 08 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Weekend of 2/5 – 2/7http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3517tag:transitchicago.com,2016-2-5:/RSS/2016256003517The Chicago Transit Authority is notifying customers that the new Loop Link bus platform at Madison and Wabash will be open beginning on Sunday. CTA is also providing extra service to upcoming events at the United Center. CTAFri, 05 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA Announce Crimes on CTA Decreased 25 Percent in 2015http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3516tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-27:/RSS/20161276003516Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced today that the total number of crimes on the CTA fell 25 percent during 2015, the fourth straight year that crimes have decreased on the CTA.CTAWed, 27 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTEvents Affecting CTA Service Beginning Week of 1/25http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3514tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-22:/RSS/20161226003514The CTA is notifying customers that the upcoming closure of the Adams Street Bridge by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will affect seven CTA bus routes downtown beginning on January 25. Customers are advised to check individual bus schedules that may be impacted by the service changes and plan ahead.CTAFri, 22 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA Announce Plans to Purchase New All-Electric Buses http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3515tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-22:/RSS/20161226003515Following a successful year-long operation of Chicago’s first two all-electric buses, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter, Jr. today announced plans for the nation’s second largest transit agency to purchase between 20-30 additional all-electric buses in the next few years, building on Mayor Emanuel’s commitment to make Chicago an environmentally friendly city. CTAFri, 22 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTMetra customers use Ventra App for one millionth ridehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3513tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-20:/RSS/20161206003513Metra customers have now taken more than 1 million rides using mobile tickets on the new Ventra App, Metra announced today.CTAWed, 20 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Upcoming Events at the United Centerhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3511tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-15:/RSS/20161156003511The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling around Chicago this weekend, including to upcoming events at the United Center. CTAFri, 15 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for Upcoming Events at the United Centerhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3509tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-8:/RSS/2016186003509The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling around Chicago this weekend, including to upcoming events at the United Center. CTAFri, 08 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA Announces Next Step Toward Making its Rail System 100% Accessiblehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3508tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-7:/RSS/2016176003508As part of Mayor Emanuel’s ongoing commitment to improve accessibility throughout the City of Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced a new initiative that will establish a blueprint for making the nation’s second largest transit agency 100 percent accessible over the next 20 years.CTAThu, 07 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel, CTA and City Colleges Announce Partnership to Expand CTA’s Second Chance Programhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3507tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-5:/RSS/2016156003507Mayor Rahm Emanuel, CTA Board Chairman Terry Peterson, CTA President Dorval Carter and City Colleges Chancellor Cheryl Hyman today announced a new partnership between CTA and City Colleges of Chicago to expand the CTA’s successful Second Chance Program, an innovative initiative that provides valuable job skills and career opportunities to Chicago residents who often face challenges re-entering the workforce. Joining today’s announcement were U.S. Congressmen Bobby Rush and Danny Davis.CTATue, 05 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA 2015: Year in Review http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3510tag:transitchicago.com,2016-1-4:/RSS/20161460035102015 was a year full of activity for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), as progress was made on a number of large projects, new initiatives were unveiled and the second largest public transportation agency in the nation continued to serve Chicago and 35 suburbs, providing approximately 82 percent of the region’s public transit ridership.CTAMon, 04 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Free Train and Bus Rides this New Year’s Evehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3505tag:transitchicago.com,2015-12-30:/RSS/201512306003505The Chicago Transit Authority is encouraging people heading out to celebrate the New Year to take advantage of free rides on all buses and trains beginning 10 p.m. Thursday, December 31 until 4 a.m. Friday, January 1. For the last four years, MillerCoors’ Miller Lite has sponsored the popular program as part of an agreement with the CTA.CTAWed, 30 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMTCTA to Provide Extra Service for New Year’s Evehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3506tag:transitchicago.com,2015-12-30:/RSS/201512306003506The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling to events around Chicago this weekend, including New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Bears game as well as upcoming events at the United Center. CTAWed, 30 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMTMayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Transit Authority Now Offers 4G Wireless Service Throughout All Subwayshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3504tag:transitchicago.com,2015-12-29:/RSS/201512296003504Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority today announced that the entire subway system on the Red and Blue lines now has 4G wireless service coverage, making the City of Chicago the largest city in North America to have full 4G wireless coverage across its entire system of subway stations and tunnels.CTATue, 29 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT